2016 Map of Oregon Inlet

About this map

Bodie Island and the northern tip of Pea Island are joined across the shifting waters of Oregon Inlet by the Herbert C Bonner Bridge. This coastal environment is defined by the protected lands of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Pinwr (Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge), preserving the delicate balance between the Atlantic Ocean and the sprawling sounds to the west. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure required for this barrier island landscape, from the Bodie Island Lighthouse Rd to the various channels like Old House Channel and Roanoke Sound Channel that facilitate maritime traffic between Wanchese and the open sea. Inland waters are dotted with numerous small islands, including Duck Island, Herring Shoal Island, and Big Tim Island, highlighting the complex shoal systems and sloughs that have historically challenged and supported local mariners and watermen.